Immigration Reform Discussion Begins

Burnt Orange Reporter Omar Araiza, written an article to discuss the Immigration Reform Enters Critical New Arena as House GOP Gathers to Discuss Immigration Reform on July 13, 2013. The immigration reform bill that has been proposed will militarize the border region; provide tougher border control security provisions along with the current illegal immigration population who can gain legal status and citizenship.

The author’s intended audience is individuals who will be affected by the immigration reform. The author’s credibility is shown by the progression of the immigration reform bill in the article and major political individuals who are involved. The writer’s argument is that the republican representatives are not fond of the Senate’s decision not to offer another border control approach. Also, the Republican Party has a lack of appeal to get the support of the minority vote. The author’s logic discussing the new immigration reform and minority support for Republican Party shows to be an important part in their involvement with the reform bill.

I agree that minority voting and involvement have increased during elections and the Republican Party shouldn’t overlook the numbers of participation and votes casted by this portion of the population.  My concern is that the bill won’t be upheld for what it was written for. There needs to be a balance and strict guidelines for the immigrants who want to have a legal status in this country and take the steps to become a U.S. citizen than just take advantage of what is offered in the immigration reform bill, and not just to strengthen the numbers of the border control.  The article stated that the White House released an analysis that there will be an increase of “gross domestic product, more job creation, job growth, and a decrease in budget deficits.” Another personal concern is that how will the government create more jobs if there is a lack of jobs already in the work force. What about the legal immigrants, United States citizens and college students who are trying to find work also?

The immigration reform bill shouldn’t be an easy way out for illegal immigrants and it shouldn’t be another reason to militarize the border. There needs to be a balanced approach.